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    LB7: Low Oil Sensor Leak.

    The low oil sensor on my truck is leaking and I am having trouble finding out info on how to repair it. Is there a certain gasket or seal that goes behind that retainer clip? Any info would be appreciated!
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    Heating heated mirrors

    So I got me some good ole' tow mirrors for the truck and they do have the heated option. I think that the wires are there in the harness that goes to the mirror, but I was wondering what it would take for me to make them work. I have an empty switch in my homemade panel that I could use. Any ideas?
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    Question: Light wiring

    I have 4, 100 watt halogen KC Daylighters on the front of the truck. Noticed that the wiring gets a little hot. What gauge wire should I be using to feed them? Or would it be better to wire them two and two?
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    Never forget!

    Thank you to all the service men and women on this site and all around or nation for what you have given for this country. Also remember in your thoughts and prayers today those families that have a empty place amongst them due to the ultimate sacrifice given. God bless the U.S.A!!
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    Help: Door locks

    Some a-hole has taken the time and effort to stuff pieces of glass in BOTH my door locks on my truck. I managed to clean the stuff out of my drivers side door so I could get the key in. Now I am unlock my truck with a butter knife. Or a screw driver, or a stick. In other words the lock is shot...
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    LB7: FPR and Glow Plugs

    I have a few questions. One how do I know my FPR is bad? Some talk about a lope at idle. Mine seems to have a real slight one. Can someone check that with a Soleus? Also my glow plugs. Truck does not want to start when the temps get into the low single digits. Never used to be that bad. In fact...
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    Drive belt

    Looking for a drive belt for the truck. I have had issues similar to what I am reading about on here, lots of squeaking from a belt that is relatively new. So I would like to order a Gator Back belt from good year. Sounds like the best recommendation. However I am unsure of the length. I have a...
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    Question: Filter head

    Doing some reading and read something about taking the check ball out of the fuel filter head for better flow. Is this worth it at stock levels? Especially when cold? Could it hurt? Just looking for a garage project.
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    Trailer Opinion

    So at some point this year I am hoping to be moving to Southern Alberta. My thought was to buy a trailer, load up my belongings, unload them at destination and sell trailer. Instead of renting a UHaul and loosing the rental money plus gas. So I have been looking at them for the last several...
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    Carnage(not my truck)

    This is what happens when a large piece of steel gets shot through a hole that is too small by grinder mill powered by 500 ponies. It makes it own hole(hence all the bent steel in pic 2). I will probably be very busy with a torch and a welder for the next few days.
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    Low Coolant Pressure

    I have installed on the truck a coolant filter system. On the filter head there are four ports to hook hoses up. in one of those ports I put a water pressure gage I got from Menards. It only reads 7psi by the time I get to work. Wondering it there is a pressure loss somewhere(no fluid leaks that...
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    Banana Pan

    Has anyone used this product? Thoughts? Just drill a secondary drain plug? Check out www.go-truck-yourself.com
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    Where to get new rotors?

    Looking at replacing my rotors on my truck. Checked out a few of the local shops to see what they have. Most run between 40and 50 bucks, but as high as 105. Only difference that was stated was the thickness, otherwise I could not tell the difference. Also went to Merchant Automotive and theirs...
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    Rings wore out?

    Changed the oil today. I have noticed over awhile a haze from the exhaust and from the breather and if I take the oil fill cap off or the dipstick. It is not enough to blow the dipstick out, but just curious as to what you think. Changed the oil let the truck run and slipped a hose over the dip...
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    Question: Ceramic cylinder conditioner

    Had anyone ever used this type of product? http://www.xadousa.com/diesel_engine_treatment.htm My brother said he used it in his truck (gasser with 185000 miles) and he says it is noticeably different machine. Almost like new. Was wondering if it seems like a good idea?
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    Celling fan install

    Weather is getting warm. If you need to install a fan here are some instructions!;) http://vimeo.com/27762685
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    Grille Guard

    Looking into maybe getting a grille guard. What are some good companies to look at. Looking at ones that have mounts for driving lights. Mybe you could all post some pics of what you have on your trucks? Thank you!
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    Allison 5sp: Trans Cooler lines

    So I was under the ole' Chevy today and noticed that my 4x4 actuator was all oily. Seems that one of the trans cooler lines is leaking right above it. There is alot of corosion there. I was wondering What kind of fitting those are? Are they JIC? Maybe I could just make some lines at work with...
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    Turbo Question

    I hate to ask this on a Duramax forum, but we have a Cummins Big Cam in one of our grinders at work that recintly lost the oil pump at wide open. So I have been getting ready to pull it out and noticed that the compressor wheel has play side to side and it seems to drag when I spin it by hand...
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    Help: Hydro boost problems

    Last year I replaced my hydro boost with a reman from Autozone. The original was leaking fluid into the cab through the shaft that connects it to the brake pedal. Now it has a little catch in it as I am pressing the pedal. Sometimes i get 'feedback', press it hard and it springs back for a...
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